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Revision C 250cx Series Maternal/Fetal Monitor 5-49
2036947-001
Troubleshooting: General Troubleshooting
Internal UA Troubleshooting
MECG Troubleshooting
Table 19. Internal UA Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause Possible Solution
Internal pressure not measuring correctly.
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Transducer not properly connected to
monitor.
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Air bubble in dome; or catheter blocked.
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Dome is cracked.
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Strain gauge not at same height as
catheter tip.
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Catheter has fallen out of place.
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Catheter or strain gauge not zeroed.
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Service required.
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Ensure transducer is securely attached
to monitor.
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Flush dome and catheter.
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Replace dome.
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Adjust strain gauge height.
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Replace catheter.
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Calibrate catheter or strain gauge.
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Call Biomedical Engineering
Department.
CHECK IUP message displayed in UA area
of the display.
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Blockage in fluid-filled catheter.
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Fetus pressing directly on catheter.
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Defective strain gauge or catheter.
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Service required.
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Flush catheter. Re-zero. Replace
catheter if necessary.
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Reposition by twisting catheter.
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Replace strain gauge or catheter.
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Call Biomedical Engineering
Department.
Table 20. MECG Troubleshooting
Problem Probable cause Possible solution
MECG erratic or not functioning properly.
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Patient cable not properly connected to
monitor.
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Electrodes not properly placed.
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Clips not attached to electrodes properly.
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Electrode gel dried.
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Defective MECG cable.
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Service required.
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Selected lead providing
inadequate signal.
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Ensure patient cable is securely
attached to monitor.
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Re-apply electrodes.
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Check clip attachments.
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Check electrodes and re-apply gel if
necessary.
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Replace cable.
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Call Biomedical Engineering
Department.
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Change lead selection on MHR/P Setup
screen.
Dashes (– – –) shown in MHR/P area of
display.
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Monitor unable to make a determination
due to insufficient signal.
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Ensure patient is not asystolic.
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Ensure electrodes are firmly secured to
patient.